Silver Nitrate Sticks

Silver Nitrate Sticks

Best-Selling, Clinician-Trusted Silver Nitrate Sticks for Wound Care, Cauterization, Lesion Removal & Infection Control

Silver nitrate sticks (also known as silver nitrate applicators or caustic pencils) are widely used, FDA-approved medical tools for cauterization, chemical debridement, hemostasis, and lesion treatment in clinics, hospitals, emergency departments, dermatology, ENT, surgery centers, and wound care practices. These sterile, single-use sticks deliver precise application of silver nitrate—a powerful antimicrobial and chemical cauterant—to effectively treat chronic wounds, nosebleeds (epistaxis), canker sores, warts, granulation tissue (proud flesh), and minor skin lesions in adults and children.

Purpose

• Chemical Cauterization: Provides rapid cautery and hemostasis for stopping minor bleeding, especially mucosal/epistaxis, and superficial wounds.
• Lesion Removal & Destruction: Chemically ablates unwanted tissue such as benign skin growths, warts, skin tags, and hypertrophic granulation tissue.
• Antimicrobial Action: Silver offers microbicidal effects, helping prevent or treat infection and promote wound healing.

Uses

• Control & Treat Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
• Cauterize Granulation Tissue (Proud Flesh) in Wounds or Post-Surgical Sites
• Remove Benign Lesions: Warts (verruca), corns, skin tags, papillomas, molluscum contagiosum.
• Treat Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers) and Oral Lesions
• Hemostasis for Minor Surgical Procedures
• Burning of Umbilical Granuloma in Newborns
• Superficial Chemical Debridement in Dermatology/Wound Clinics
• Wound Bed Preparation & Infection Control in Chronic Ulcers

Types & Popular Brands

Types:

• Silver Nitrate Sticks (Caustic Applicators): Available as 6” or 8” wood/plastic rods with silver nitrate/potassium nitrate tips.
• Flexible & Rigid Applicators: For precise reach in ENT or wound care procedures.
• Pre-moistened, Single-Use, Sterile Packaged

Popular Brands:

• Medline Silver Nitrate Sticks
• Purdue Frederick Company
• Integra Miltex
• McKesson Medical-Surgical
• Dynarex Silver Nitrate Applicators
• Graham-Field
• Parker Laboratories
• Sol-Millennium
• Covidien (Kendall)
• Moore Medical (Henry Schein)
• DeRoyal®
• Generic USP-compliant sticks available for bulk hospital supply

Strengths

• Silver Nitrate Content: Typically 75% silver nitrate, 25% potassium nitrate per applicator tip
• Sizes: 6-inch and 8-inch applicators (matches most procedural preferences)
• Tip Sizes: Precision fine tip or standard (for pediatric, ENT, and wound care use)
• Sterile, single-use packaging for clinical safety

Precautions

• External Use Only: Apply to affected area only. Avoid contact with eyes, healthy surrounding tissue, and mucous membranes except as directed—causes staining and chemical burns.
• Proper PPE: Wear gloves and use with care; accidental skin contact stains black and may cause chemical burn.
• Patient Discomfort: Application may sting or burn—warn patient prior to procedure.
• Do Not Ingest or Insert Deeply: For superficial lesions only. Deeper application risks tissue necrosis.
• Contraindications: Avoid in known silver allergy, large open wounds, or near vital structures.
• Monitor for Overuse: Repeated/prolonged use may cause excessive tissue destruction.
• Keep Away from Children: Not for home use unless directed by a provider.
• Staining: Silver nitrate will stain skin, linens, and instruments permanently.
• Dispose of Properly: Use sharps/biohazard container after single use.
• Medical Supervision Required: Only to be used by trained healthcare professionals.

Achieve immediate, reliable results with doctor-recommended Silver Nitrate Sticks—the gold standard for wound care, minor bleeding control, cauterization, and lesion removal. Shop trusted brands like Medline, Integra, McKesson, and more for sterile, ready-to-use applicators—order online for hospital, clinic, dermatology, or ENT use and ensure optimal healing, patient safety, and precise procedural care!